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Autumn Burke
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 62nd district |
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| In office December 1, 2014 – January 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Steven Bradford |
| Succeeded by | Tina McKinnor |
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Autumn Roxanne Burke
November 23, 1973 Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colin Bonney (div.) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (mother) |
| Education | University of Southern California (BA) |
Autumn Roxanne Burke (born November 23, 1973) is an American politician. She served as a member of the California State Assembly from December 1, 2014, until January 31, 2022. As a Democrat, she represented the 62nd Assembly District. This district covers parts of the Westside and South Bay areas in Los Angeles County.
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Autumn Burke's Career in Public Service
Before she was elected to the Assembly in 2014, Autumn Burke worked as a real estate agent and a business advisor. She is the daughter of Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, who was also a politician. Her mother served in the Assembly, the U.S. Congress, and as a Los Angeles County Supervisor.
Autumn's mother made history as the first member of Congress to give birth while in office. This happened when Autumn was born. They even appeared together on the cover of Ebony magazine in March 1974.
Key Issues and Achievements
During her time in the Assembly, Autumn Burke worked on several important issues. She helped extend California's "Cap and Trade" program. This program helps control pollution and fight climate change. She also worked to make communities stronger against climate impacts, especially in areas that need more help.
She also focused on preventing wildfires and making sure people had strong protections for their health. Autumn Burke also helped California collect more money for the state. She did this by working on new tax rules that helped small businesses. These changes also provided more money for important state programs that help families.
Leadership Roles
Autumn Burke held several leadership positions. She was the chairwoman of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation. This committee deals with state taxes. She also led the Select Committee on Career Technical Education. This committee helps prepare students for jobs in the 21st century.
She was also a member of other important committees. These included committees on Health, Banking and Finance, and Utilities and Energy. She also served as vice-chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. This group works to support African American communities in California.
On February 1, 2022, Autumn Burke announced that she would not run for reelection.
Election History
Autumn Burke was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2014. She was re-elected in 2016, 2018, and 2020, showing strong support from voters in her district.
